Sonata for Flute and Chest Organ

Sadly I haven't been able to find an actual chest organ to play through this piece. Contrary to my initial thought, which was that it was worn on the body to play, a chest organ can be found in various sizes with the organ actually being contained in a box chest. It's a pleasant work, written to be played in any room or church.

The speed of the piece is dictated by the size of the venue, and how clear the melodies/notes remain in the performance. Technically, this piece is not demanding for the flute. The highest note is E, and there is very little in terms of unusual patterns. The chord progressions are very simple, and would be lovely in a church or background music setting. There are three movements: Vorspiel, fröhlich; Arietta, langsam; Rondo, heiter. Born in 1933, Lothar Graap has had a life and career immersed in church music in Germany. For his work he was awarded in 1998 the Medal of Honour by the city of Cottbus. That same year he retired from his last job training church musicians, and moved to be near Berlin where he spends his time composing.